Tables in Wonderland query

fraser301 · 31 May 19, 12:11 PM

We have a TIW card and since we visit several times a year it represents good value one of the additional perks is free valet parking if eating at a resort. We are coming at the end of July and have paid for the dining plan for the first three days my question is can we secure the free valet parking if using the dining plan and showing my TIW card ?

Mr Tom Morrow · 31 May 19, 12:16 PM

Mmm, never thought of that before.

I would say yes as the T & C's don't preclude it namely -

If you are dining at a Disney Resort with valet parking and are using your TIW card, they will waive the valet parking fee. Be sure to advise the attendant and present your restaurant receipt to have the fee waived.

I would argue that the free DDP is actually paid for anyhow within a package of room and ticket. Plus you have a restaurant receipt timed and dated. Job done.

Edit. By the way you have posted this in 2 separate forums!

fraser301 · 31 May 19, 01:08 PM

Tom

Thank you yes I know I have posted it twice not too sure if it comes under the DVC or food forum ?

Mr Tom Morrow · 31 May 19, 01:17 PM

I think you are good to go and would challenge them if they tried to charge you.

KeithOP · 31 May 19, 01:25 PM

It's one to ask the team at WDW.Tables.In.Wonderland@disney.com

The problem we have with anything in the slightest bit out of the ordinary with TiW is that they are very strict on seeing the receipt marked with TiW on it used to "pay" the bill. If it doesn't say that, then they don't provide free valet.

For example... we paid for a meal and showed TiW. They took the 20% off and added their gratuity on but the discount showed as something generic "f&g 20% summer" or something weird. They'd obviously selected some generic discount just to get the 20%. When we came to the valet they turned us down and demanded payment because they have to staple the receipt clearly showing TiW on it to account for the free valet.

We argued about it a while but they were adamant. In the end, a CM overheard and said "just go buy a coke at the bar with the TiW card and get the receipt" so we did and ironically, whereas they wouldnt use the $250 dinner receipt they were happy with the $5 coke receipt.

Sooooo all I'd say is, worth checking the official line on that one

Mr Tom Morrow · 31 May 19, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by KeithOP

It's one to ask the team at WDW.Tables.In.Wonderland@disney.com

The problem we have with anything in the slightest bit out of the ordinary with TiW is that they are very strict on seeing the receipt marked with TiW on it used to "pay" the bill. If it doesn't say that, then they don't provide free valet.

For example... we paid for a meal and showed TiW. They took the 20% off and added their gratuity on but the discount showed as something generic "f&g 20% summer" or something weird. They'd obviously selected some generic discount just to get the 20%. When we came to the valet they turned us down and demanded payment because they have to staple the receipt clearly showing TiW on it to account for the free valet.

We argued about it a while but they were adamant. In the end, a CM overheard and said "just go buy a coke at the bar with the TiW card and get the receipt" so we did and ironically, whereas they wouldnt use the $250 dinner receipt they were happy with the $5 coke receipt.

Sooooo all I'd say is, worth checking the official line on that one

Good post. I will remember that albeit it will never affect us as we don't have the DDP.

gavvy · 2 Jun 19, 08:34 PM

Just buy an extra drink or an app with dinner and use the TIW on that. The discount will be on the bill then.

Florida-Sarah · 2 Jun 19, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by gavvy

Just buy an extra drink or an app with dinner and use the TIW on that. The discount will be on the bill then.

Yes, you can�t get free valet unless you have used your TIW card at the resort. They ask to see r dining / bar receipt to waive the fee.

As the above poster said, we have popped to a resort to meet friends and have purchased drinks on our TIW card and got free valet so I see no reason why you couldn�t ask for an appetiser or drinks so be paid for separately using TIW.

fraser301 · 3 Jun 19, 06:15 AM

Thank you for your advice

31 May 19, 12:16 PM	#2
	31 May 19, 12:16 PM Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer
Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer Join Date: Jul 14 Location: The Tiki Room. theDIBB Guidebook Pages Created: 3	Mmm, never thought of that before. I would say yes as the T & C's don't preclude it namely - If you are dining at a Disney Resort with valet parking and are using your TIW card, they will waive the valet parking fee. Be sure to advise the attendant and present your restaurant receipt to have the fee waived. I would argue that the free DDP is actually paid for anyhow within a package of room and ticket. Plus you have a restaurant receipt timed and dated. Job done. Edit. By the way you have posted this in 2 separate forums! __________________ "PAGING MR MORROW, MR TOM MORROW..." ''I drink Wine and know things'' DVC Owners at SSR since 2003. Multiple annual visits to America since 1976 Edited at 01:04 PM.

31 May 19, 01:17 PM	#4
	31 May 19, 01:17 PM Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer
Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer Join Date: Jul 14 Location: The Tiki Room. theDIBB Guidebook Pages Created: 3	I think you are good to go and would challenge them if they tried to charge you. __________________ "PAGING MR MORROW, MR TOM MORROW..." ''I drink Wine and know things'' DVC Owners at SSR since 2003. Multiple annual visits to America since 1976

31 May 19, 01:25 PM	#5
	31 May 19, 01:25 PM KeithOP Serious Dibber
KeithOP Serious Dibber Join Date: Apr 03	It's one to ask the team at WDW.Tables.In.Wonderland@disney.com The problem we have with anything in the slightest bit out of the ordinary with TiW is that they are very strict on seeing the receipt marked with TiW on it used to "pay" the bill. If it doesn't say that, then they don't provide free valet. For example... we paid for a meal and showed TiW. They took the 20% off and added their gratuity on but the discount showed as something generic "f&g 20% summer" or something weird. They'd obviously selected some generic discount just to get the 20%. When we came to the valet they turned us down and demanded payment because they have to staple the receipt clearly showing TiW on it to account for the free valet. We argued about it a while but they were adamant. In the end, a CM overheard and said "just go buy a coke at the bar with the TiW card and get the receipt" so we did and ironically, whereas they wouldnt use the $250 dinner receipt they were happy with the $5 coke receipt. Sooooo all I'd say is, worth checking the official line on that one

2 Jun 19, 08:34 PM	#7
	2 Jun 19, 08:34 PM gavvy Imagineer
gavvy Imagineer Join Date: Feb 05 Location: South East Wales	Just buy an extra drink or an app with dinner and use the TIW on that. The discount will be on the bill then. __________________ Disney CM in 2001-2002 - Happy Days